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Dogs: faithful companions on the farm!

Black and white photo of a small dog in a kitchen holding a white plate in its mouth.

Fido, faithful companion

1955

SNDBC Archives

Until now, happily, several of our Sisters from the convent have visited us; and until now also, our dog “Fido” has followed them through the various farm buildings, and may have got in the way at times; but today, he has shown that he is a “good dog” when he genuinely was of service to Sister Saint-Gustave. At one point, our dear Sister lost her capeline hat, and our dog Fido, faithful friend of our Head Sister, hurriedly picked it up and very gently gave it back to her. Come, one and all dear Sisters, and you will see that our brave Fido can be of service to you, too.

From the Annals of Saint-Joseph farm, October 13, 1955

Colour photo of a brown dog eating ice cream from its mistress’s hands.

Bijou, faithful guardian of Sister Simone Rochette (Saint-Jacques) in 1951. SNDBC Archives

A big black dog with a bone, laying down in the shadow.

Sol, Fermes Solidar’s dog, 2005. SNDBC Archives